357.AB/2–1054: Telegram
The Chargé in Pakistan (Emmerson) to the Department of State1
608. Foreign Minister informed Ambassador yesterday that Pakistanis have agreed to Nimitz resignation and have so informed Indians and SYG, who, however, is giving no publicity to resignation until either Nimitz successor agreed on or formula for selection successor worked out. Zafrulla said Nehru had now narrowed selection down to representative small power not engaged in cold war which seemed leave only Switzerland, Sweden. Foreign Minister stated recourse to Security Council inevitable.
Action on accession ratification taken by Kashmir “Consembly” has evoked anticipated reaction Pakistanis, with unanimous press condemnation on action Consembly and GOI part. Prime Minister at public meeting East Bengal appealed to Nehru to repudiate unilateral decision. Prime Minister stated he “surprised” learn of decision by illegally constituted assembly and it violation Prime Minister’s Delhi agreement and insult to UN. Foreign Minister, in response query by UP Karachi correspondent, referred to Security Council resolution March 1951 and said favorable response by Nehru to Prime Minister appeal affirming Indian stand “would obviate any recourse to Security Council on this aspect of matter at this stage”. He added that we must wait for Nehru’s response.
- This telegram was repeated for information to New Delhi.↩